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Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels yells during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

There won’t be a coaching change for the Denver Broncos before the 2010 season concludes, and it’s possible Josh McDaniels will remain in command through next year, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen told reporters Monday.

“I’m very happy with Josh. Josh is doing a good job. I wish he had a few more wins, but we’ve got five games to go. I’ve got 27 years in this business. The ball bounces funny and it doesn’t always bounce your way. We’ve had bad breaks, injuries. I’ve been around football long enough to know this happens and it’s a part of the game. We’ve still got a chance to make the playoffs. People have been in a position like ours and it’s been done before.”

Later on Monday, likely influenced by the fan uproar (“very happy”?! Really?), Bowlen made another statement to the Denver Post.

“This has been a very trying and disappointing season for all of us,” Bowlen said. “We haven’t had the success we had hoped to achieve. Josh McDaniels is the head coach of the Broncos, and you always strive for stability at that position. However, with five games left in the 2010 season, we will continue to monitor the progress of the team and evaluate what’s in the best interest of this franchise.”

Bowlen’s statement to FanHouse was surprising; McDaniels hasn’t produced the results to keep his job, and in the wake of his Spygate II controversy, his clout in the Broncos organization is at an all-time low. But Bowlen is right in that the Broncos aren’t completely out of it. They still have three division games left to play, and — let’s face it — any one of these AFC West teams, even San Diego, can slump at any time.

Our take? Bowlen needs McDaniels to finish 3-2 to keep his job.

Would that be a good enough finish for you to give McDaniels another chance?

I have read a lot of comments stating folks believe he will be a “great head coach” given time. I don't know how anyone can conclude this based on what we have seen so far. He may or he may not. What is true is he was given an incredible opportuinty to coach one of the premier franchises that already had offensive talent on the field. He decided he had to make a statment and start from scratch. What just drives me nuts in reading some of these comments is a lot of people associate the Josh McDaniels era as a rebuilding period. The only thing that needed rebuilding when he took over was the defense. The offense was pretty solid just needing to get Cutler a few more games to improve his skills and find a running back that could carry the ball more than 10 times without getting injured.

I understood and agreed that maybe Shanny needed a break with the thought that we were going to concentrate on improving the leagues worst D at the time. 2 years later, I don't see much imporvement in the defense and the offense can't score when it matters. Give Josh 10 more years to work on his people skills and send him to the CFL to calm down. Maybe then, he will recognize what a great opportnuity he had and let slip away. I guess for some there are times when it is appropriate to be arragont, but you better have the resume and/or skills to back that arrogance up. This guy had neither. Move on Josh, Move on.

lars94

100% right on!

GoAwayJosh

While not on this chat board I always love the talk that Josh McDaniels is a winner since he came from New England. While true he was a coach on the team when those rings, (and deserves the championship title for it) lets not confuse that with someone in a vital position of authority. Also lets remember in the Super Bowl directing the greatest offense of all time they couldn't score with the Giants who were rushing 4 all day. Who was leading the Pats offense then? Josh McDaniels. So while he does deserve his Super Bowl rings like every other player or assistant coach did, lets not confuse him as a great leader who was integral to those titles. When he had his chance to be that force behind the perfect season and a Super Bowl title, he was the one that couldn't figure out the Giants using simple defenses. So I would still like someone to show me something from Josh McDaniels past that proves he is a great leader, not just the last team he was from won multiple Super Bowl titles.

Laramiefan

Did anyone see the empty Bronco stadium last game ? Empty seats which converts to you cannot even give the seats away . Remember when the fans complained about Hillis not playing and it seemed that the coach just hide him even more . Somewhere this just points to a pathetically stubborn head coach that showed everyone that it is his way or the highway . If this can be corrected I am sure the Broncos will become winners again .

Awesome, Austin

Isnt McD the guy that took tom brady and nearly had a perfect season throwing 400freaking touchdowns in a season…i think the guy can come up with offence just no D at all

Brian_dunn111

McDumbass has embarassed the organization and even though I belive it is possible to turn anyone around given the proper guidance I think his head must roll….to please the fans of course. But make no mistake it CAN get worse….look at the Lions. They have had these kinds of problems for years and it starts in the head office. McD was always a poor choice for the Broncos. Time to move on.

Brian_dunn111

McDumbass has embarassed the organization and even though I belive it is possible to turn anyone around given the proper guidance I think his head must roll….to please the fans of course. But make no mistake it CAN get worse….look at the Lions. They have had these kinds of problems for years and it starts in the head office. McD was always a poor choice for the Broncos. Time to move on.